Industry News

Piscataway, N.J. ― In observance of the 15th annual World Toilet Day, Jeannette Long, vice president of marketing communications for LIXIL Americas, was invited to speak at a special “Toast to Toilets” event at the United Nations in New York City on November 21, 2016. …

Dayton, Ohio — Emerson announced the recipients of The Helix Innovation Scholarships at the University of Dayton. The students were recognized at an event at The Helix Innovation Center on the University of Dayton campus on December 2. Five University of Dayton students from the …

UTICA, N.Y. – November 30, 2016 – Dunkirk is excited to announce the launch of our on-line dealer portal. We’ve established this on-line resource to connect with our dealer members and offer exclusive content as well as provide access to marketing programs and strategies to …

Ashland City, Tenn. — State Water Heaters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters, celebrated big wins with two lucky commercial partners at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 30. As part of State Water Heater’s “Bringing the Heat” contest, one commercial plumbing contractor …

Together with Delta Faucet, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) took the stage at CONNECT 2016 in San Antonio, Texas, last month to present the industry’s most prestigious plumbing awards to the team at J.C. Cannistraro, in Watertown, Massachusetts, and Isaak Bliek, of Midwestern Mechanical in …

Nashua, N.H. — Viega LLC hosted and trained more than 200 industry professionals at its 2016 Nashua Educational Facility Open House event at its educational facility in Nashua, N.H. Viega’s annual open house provides attendees the opportunity to see its Nashua training facility where thousands of professionals …

North Andover, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) has acquired PVI Industries, LLC, effective November 2, 2016. PVI is a leading manufacturer of engineer-specified plumbing and heating equipment for new construction and building retrofits. Its solutions utilize any of the common energy sources …

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) said that it will continue to support the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Race to Zero Student Design Competition. The announcement was made by Tony Radoszewski, president of the trade association that represents all segments of the plastic pipe industry. …

Broomfield, Colo. — Viega partnered with RIDGID® to offer a Viega MegaPress special promotion for installers to earn free MegaPressG fittings. Viega customers who purchase select tool kits and jaw kits will receive a postcard that can be redeemed for more than $750 in Viega …